AD Subject Matter Expert

• The Active Directory Infrastructure Operations (ADIO) team is seeking an experienced AD Subject Matter Expert to design, install, and maintain a large-scale corporate Active Directory backup and restore environment. This role requires deep expertise in AD authentication services and infrastructure, with a focus on resiliency and recovery.

• Install and configure Hyper-V (standalone and clustered), Cohesity, and RMADDRE across the AMRS region.
• Build and maintain AD backup and restore infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level support for AD authentication services across multi-domain and cross-forest environments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues.
• Perform root cause analysis, manage defect remediation, and coordinate code deployments.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Support AD services in DMZ and secure network environments.
• Adhere to ITIL best practices for change, incident, and problem management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• 5+ years supporting AD authentication services in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory infrastructure, Windows Server 2019/2022, and virtualization with Hyper-V.

• Hands-on experience with:
• Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory
• Cohesity Data Protect and Helios
• Immutable storage concepts
• AD troubleshooting tools (DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, DFRSdiag)
• AD DNS, DHCP, DFS
• Proficiency in PowerShell automation.

• Job Description:
  
  

  Seeking an experienced AD Subject Matter Expert to design, install, and maintain a large-scale corporate Active Directory backup and restore environment. This role requires deep expertise in AD authentication services and infrastructure, with a focus on resiliency and recovery.

  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure Hyper-V (standalone and clustered), Cohesity, and RMADDRE across the AMRS region.
• Build and maintain AD backup and restore infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level support for AD authentication services across multi-domain and cross-forest environments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues.
• Perform root cause analysis, manage defect remediation, and coordinate code deployments.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Support AD services in DMZ and secure network environments.
• Adhere to ITIL best practices for change, incident, and problem management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• 5+ years supporting AD authentication services in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory infrastructure, Windows Server 2019/2022, and virtualization with Hyper-V.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory
• Cohesity Data Protect and Helios
• Immutable storage concepts
• AD troubleshooting tools (DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, DFRSdiag)
• AD DNS, DHCP, DFS
• Proficiency in PowerShell automation.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (subnetting, VLANs).
• Solid understanding of security practices: Kerberos, NTLM, ADFS, MFA.
• Familiarity with enterprise storage and virtualization technologies (SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware).
• Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support off-hours implementations as needed.
• Experience with HP server platforms.
• Microsoft SCCM expertise.
• Knowledge of AD Certificate Services (ADCS) and PKI.

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.